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Brooks fun Tri Race 6 St Kilda - TriathlonMini Sprint
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Comments: The number of people in our wave start appeared massive - in fact most of the waves starts were much bigger than usual. I was stoked cos I timed my warm up perfectly, no numb feet. I was in the second row, as I'm not strong running out into the water. Not really a problem but I did cop a few mouthfuls of sea water in my few breaths. Not happy about that. Congested to the first turn but I found some space along the back and for the rest of the swim. Exited the water and took a sneak peak at my watch, I saw my time started with a 5 and I was stoked. I was aiming for a 6 min swim. What would you do differently?: I could probably swim harder. Swimming's improved over the season so I'll just keep training!  Transition 1
Comments: I probably took a bit of extra time wiping gravel off my feet.  Bike
Comments: It had started raining just before the swim start. Didn't notice it swimming! Riding along, the rain was like little pins in your face. The road was wet and I took both turns very very slowly. I passed plenty of people (4 passed me) and felt really strong. I kind of forgot to drink beacuse I was concentraing so much on handling my bike in the wet. My dismount wasn't ideal, I got out of my shoes fine but was a little afraid of swinging the leg over and coasting. I came to a full stop and jumped off my bike. What would you do differently?: My aim was 20 min, pretty close and I put down the 21 sec (or longer) to the slowing for turning. Again lots of work to do over winter. Transition 2
Comments: Ahh my runners were soaking by the time I got back to them. Took a bit of extra time getting the grit and small stones off my feet before putting my shoes on. What would you do differently?: Happy with this!  Run
Comments: I felt great, for me, passed a couple of people however, as usual, the masses passed. Even had it in me to finish really strong, actually break out into a sprint! 12 seconds off my best time for this distance, a little disappointing but nevermind, still 47 secs improvement on my time overall. What would you do differently?: Oh there's a lot of run training on the horizon. Right after a bit of rest. Post race
Warm down: Warm down? There'll be none of that. Too busy getting gatorade, food and catching up with Erin (who did Geelong) and other Tribal crew racing in the Gatorade. I got to see Christine for 2 legs but opted for a hot shower rather than hanging around in the cold rain. What limited your ability to perform faster: My limiting factor without a doubt is talent! Event comments: Its kind of sad to be finished for the season but exciting too at the prospect of having plenty of time to train and become a stronger 'athlete', competitor is probably a better word. Its been a fantastic season, stoked to have seen out the series and more. I achieved more than I thought I would and I look forward to stepping up to the sprint series at the end of the year. Bring it on!!! Last updated: 2005-04-03 12:00 AM
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 2005-04-03 7:41 AM |
Extreme Veteran  600   Melbourne |  Subject: Brooks fun Tri Race 6 St Kilda |
| 2005-04-03 6:47 PM in reply to: #137341 |
| Member 7 | Subject: RE: Brooks fun Tri Race 6 St Kilda hey casie, great race! (especially in the conditions). well done on the swim bringing it in under 6 mins. the rain sure was stinging.can relate to the sadness of thinking the season is over. so love this stuff. bring on winter training, next november and the gatorade sprints. |
| 2005-04-03 9:30 PM in reply to: #137341 |
Extreme Veteran 348 Melbourne | Subject: RE: Brooks fun Tri Race 6 St Kilda WOW! Casie!!! Well done - a great strong finish to the season in average conditions - you did SOOO well. I am proud of you and I don't even know you. I have one comment to make on your comment "My limiting factor without a doubt is talent!" I DISAGREE wholeheartedly. I would say you have loads of talent! and dedication and motivation and the ability to get out there, when others wouldn't. Rest up, eat your favourite food and then it's back into it - get training for the Gatorade Series. Awesome achievement this season - good for you! M |
| 2005-04-03 11:02 PM in reply to: #137341 |
Veteran 158 Brisbane | Subject: RE: Brooks fun Tri Race 6 St Kilda Hey Casie, way to go, you really are improving especially in the run (and the swim, 16C you got to be kidding me!!). I too will be a bit sad to see the end of the season only because it will be harder to get out and train in the colder months. Good luck with your off-season activities and that build up to the sprint's next season. Paul PS It just wouldn't be Melbourne if it didn't rain...... |
| 2005-04-04 10:42 AM in reply to: #137341 |
Veteran 257 Stirling, Scotland | Subject: RE: Brooks fun Tri Race 6 St Kilda Well done on another great race Casie.It sounds like an excellent series of races.Your times are excellent in tricky conditions. Good luck with stepping up to the sprint series. May your path be gravel free. David |
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Overall Rank = 355/
Age Group = 18-29
Age Group Rank = 53/152
Had a quiet (read: boring) night and slept well. Didn't hear the wind that others who have social lives talked of at 3am.
Had no issues waking, gear was already packed and got down the toast w nutella easily.
Rode down to St Kilda, bummed that my transition area was on a gravel path. Very unlucky! Laid down many a towel and as I was setting up my bike realised I only had one elastic to hold my shoes in place. Made my way to the Tribal tent and got me another elastic, ran back to fix my bike shoes properly. Put on the wetsuit and headed down to the swim start. For a warm up - really a cool down - the water was freezing. However it was as clean as it gets and there was only one dead jellyfish on the beach. Bonus!